John W. LeBarnes autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], New York, 18 February 1860

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Item Information

Title:
John W. LeBarnes autograph letter signed to [Thomas Wentworth Higginson], New York, 18 February 1860
Description:
The N.Y. firm is not very enthusiastic; thinks the attempt [to rescue Aaron Dwight Stevens] should be postponed until appeal has been tried. Higginson could then fulfill his lecture engagements.
Addressee:
Higginson, Thomas Wentworth, 1823-1911
Name on Item:
J. W. LeBarnes
Date:
February 18, 1860
Format:
Manuscripts
Letters/Correspondence
Location:
Boston Public Library
Rare Books Department
MS E.5.1, pt. 2, p. 171 - 223 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
John Brown: Correspondence relating to John Brown and the raid on Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Subjects:
Abolitionists--United States
Antislavery movements--United States--History--19th century
Harpers Ferry (W. Va.)--History--John Brown's Raid, 1859
Places:
New York > New York
Extent:
1 sheet (2 p.)
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/dz011d560
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
No known restrictions on use.
Language:
English
Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Notes (acquisition):
Donated to the Boston Public Library by Thomas Wentworth Higginson in 1904.
Notes (date):
Date from item or from supporting materials.
Call #:
MS E.5.1, pt. 2, p. 196
Barcode:
39999085841334